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Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct answer.
1. The family decided to face / hire a guide for the trip.
2. Mary loved the souvenir / scenery in the desert.
3. It was difficult climbing the rocky / flat mountain.
4. I can’t hear you because it is very deserted / noisy in the room.
5. The most interesting travel arrangements / landmarks are in the centre
of the town.
2 Match A to B to form sentences.
A B
1. The police officer warned us …… a. good roads.
2. Jane painted a colourful picture …… b. for the hotel in Istanbul.
3. I made a reservation …… c. you must study hard.
4. If you want to achieve good marks, …… d. so he doesn’t understand
English.
5. This rural area doesn’t have …… e. to stop driving fast.
6. The journey will be long, …… f. that won a competition.
7. He is from a foreign country, …… g. so bring some food.
3 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below.
unpredictable • guided tour • go sightseeing • local • sandy • steep • travel
arrangements
1. Mr Parker likes to …………………………… when he travels to another
city for business.
2. When we came back from the beach, Mum told us to leave our
…………………………… shoes outside.
3. The weather is very …………………………… in the spring. You never
know when it might rain.
4. My friends and I are going on a …………………………… of Paris next
month.
5. The child couldn’t walk up the …………………………… stairs, so his
father carried him.
6. Our …………………………… community centre has interesting
activities.
7. We are going on holiday. My brother is responsible for the
…………………………… .
4 Complete the sentences with a suitable word to show that you have understood the words
in bold.
1. This room is crowded. There are too many …………………… here.
2. Jean is a very lively girl. She …………………… a lot.
3. Young people like to live in an urban area. They want to live in the
…………………… .
4. Be careful of that hostile dog. It likes to …………………… .
5. The band’s performance was impressive. I thought the band played
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5 Name
Complete the sentences with the phrasal verbs below. Make any necessary changes.
set off • watch out • take off • turn back • give up • run out of
1. The class …………………………… on the school trip at 7.00 tomorrow
morning.
2. Dad sent me to the shops because we …………………………… sugar.
3. I …………………………… ! I don’t understand this homework.
4. Jerry didn’t want to …………………………… , but he was too tired to
continue walking.
5. The weather was bad so our plane …………………………… two hours
late.
6. …………………………… for hot pots while you are cooking. You may
get burnt.
6 Replace the words in bold with the words below. Make any necessary changes.
route • exotic • remote • peaceful • accommodation
1. We looked for a hotel room when we got to Rome. ……………………
2. There is a new way to get to the shopping centre. ……………………
3. This flat is too far away. I want a place that is closer to the city centre.
4. This park is very quiet in the late afternoon. ……………………
5. The supermarket sells strange and unusual fruits from Asia. ……

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with a suitable verb. Use the Present Simple or Present
Continuous.
help • drive • wash • catch • go
1. Charles …………………………… the car at the moment.
2. …………………… you ……………………… your friends with their
homework in the afternoons?
3. Slow down! You …………………………… too fast.
4. My brother …………………………… to sleep before midnight.
5. Where …………………… Marty ……………………… the school bus
in the morning?
2 Write sentences with the words given and the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or
Present Continuous.
1. to lock / Peter / never / the door / . (forget)
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2. you / why / ? (cry)
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3. the / always / they / evening newspaper / . (buy)
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4. their friends / my parents / tonight / . (not visit)
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5. her sister / tomorrow / Anne / to the cinema / . (take)
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6. dinner / Mum / every Saturday / . (not make)
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3 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple or Past
Continuous.
1. The teacher …………………………… (leave) the room while the
students …………………………… (do) a test.

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2. Name
The dog …………………………… (sleep) when the thief
…………………………… (enter) the house.
3. I …………………………… (get dressed) when my boyfriend
…………………………… (ring).
4. Andy …………………………… (see) us while he
…………………………… (run) in the park.
5. Jake …………………………… (stop) working when he
…………………………… (break) his leg.
6. We …………………………… (watch) a film on television when Mark
…………………………… (arrive).

4 Complete the sentences with a suitable time expression. There may be more than one
possible answer.
1. My friends play basketball …………………………… .
2. Did you finish your homework …………………………… ?
3. The dog …………………………… wakes me up in the morning. It’s so
annoying.
4. The telephone is ringing …………………………… .
5. It began to rain …………………………… Kate was driving.
6. Does the department store …………………………… have a sale in
January?
5 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple, Present
Continuous, Past Simple or Past Continuous.
1. Lucy 1. …………………………… (go) to Aspen last month.
Unfortunately, she
2.
…………………………… (break) her leg while she 3.
…………………………… (ski) and she
4.
…………………………… (have) to come home early.
2. Pete 1. …………………………… (have) a party on Saturday night. 2.
…………………………… he …………………………… (invite) you?
3. Steffi is late. I 1. …………………………… (not wait) for her any more
because I
2.
…………………………… (not want) to miss the beginning of the film.
4. I 1. …………………………… (watch) my favourite TV show when the
phone
2.
…………………………… (ring). I 3. …………………………… (decide) not
to answer it, because I 4. …………………………… (love) that TV show and I 5.
……………………………
(not want) to miss anything!
6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Present
Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple or Past Continuous. Do not change the meaning of
the original sentences.
1. Tom is on the phone. (talk) Right now, .
2. What was the price of the watch? (cost) How much ?
3. When I first met Ann, she had a job in a café. (work) Ann .
4. What is your opinion about his suggestion? (think) What ?

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Vocabulary Name

1 Circle the word that doesn’t belong.

1. passengers • firefighters • rescue team • search party
2. terrified • stay calm • screamed • scared of
3. brave • save someone’s life • rescue • health
4. alive • safe • bored • lucky
5. satisfied • worried • frustrated • exhausted
2 Choose the correct continuation to show that you have understood the meaning of the
words in bold.
1. Liz is terrified of … .
a. getting up in the morning
b. snakes
2. Put on … to keep warm before you go outside.
a. a heavy coat
b. a bathing suit
3. The teacher praised the students when they … .
a. did well in the test
b. failed the test
4. My keys are missing from my bag.
a. I know where I put them.
b. I can’t find them anywhere.
5. The coach was irritated by … .
a. the team’s performance
b. the evening meal
6. Brad and Ellen were injured when … .
a. a car hit them
b. they went to hospital

3 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. There are more words than
you need.
relieved • trapped • emergency landing • crew • survival
eventually • realised • reached • suffered • damage
1. We drove for three hours before we …………………… a town with a
hospital.
2. The pilot made an …………………… because of an engine problem.
3. The young mother was …………………… when the police found her
lost child.
4. Michelle …………………… that Tim wasn’t interested in her when he
stopped phoning.
5. The train was very late but …………………… it arrived at the station.
6. The cat was …………………… in the tree, so Will climbed up to bring
it down.
7. The ship’s …………………… was waiting to welcome us.
4 Replace the words in bold with the words and phrases below.
victim • screamed • stayed calm • is scared of • on his own • passengers
1. The people who were riding on the bus complained about the
uncomfortable seats. ……………………………
2. The little girl fears the dark and loud noises. ……………………………
3. Alan solved the problem by himself. ……………………………
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4. When the fire started, the office workers didn’t getName
upset. They left the
building quietly. ……………………………
5. The person who was attacked was an 80-year-old woman.
……………………………
6. Becky shouted in a high voice when she saw a mouse in her room.
……………………………
5 Complete the sentences by adding a suffix to the words in brackets.
1. The concert was …………………………… (excite). We loved every
minute!
2. Peter was …………………………… (confuse) by the instructions. He
had to ask his teacher to repeat them.
3. This cake is the most …………………………… (amaze) thing I have
ever tasted.
4. When are you …………………………… (interest) in visiting us?
5. Kate was …………………………… (thrill) when Andrew asked her to
marry him.
6. Driving in the heavy snowstorm was a ……………………………
(frighten) experience.

6 Match A to B to form sentences.

A B
1. The man risked his life to save the girl …… a. an hour after the plane had left.
2. The news reports natural disasters …… b. when he went into the burning
building.
3. We searched the whole neighbourhood, …… c. Sandra cry.
4. How did you manage …… d. like earthquakes and hurricanes.
5. The shocking news made …… e. to save so much money from
your summer job?
6. They reached the airport …… f. but we couldn’t find our cat.

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple or
Present Perfect Simple.
1. Judy …………………… (leave) the building an hour ago.
2. …………………… you …………………… (have) time to visit your
grandparents lately?
3. I …………………… (not like) the book that I read for my English
project.
4. The children …………………… (be) tired after the hike on Saturday.
5. He …………………… (not hire) anyone yet.
6. How long …………………… they …………………… (know) each
other?
2 Write sentences with the words below. Make any necessary changes. Use the Present Perfect
Simple or Past Simple.
1. already / for the evening / the shop / close
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2. my sister / to buy / yesterday / a new pen / forget
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3. miss / the film / we / the beginning / just / of
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4. 2009 / not see / Jake / his cousins / since
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5. to work / not take / they / last week / the car
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3 Complete the sentences with a suitable time expression.
1. My family has owned this shop …………………… 1982.
2. I’ve known Terri …………………… six years.
3. I’ve …………………… been to the USA. I’d love to go!
4. Have you had lunch …………………… ?
5. Oh, no! We’ve …………………… missed the bus.

4 Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the Past Simple or Past Perfect Simple.
enjoy • turn off • stop • finish • forget • repair • come • hear • call • read
1. The dogs …………………………… barking by the time the police
…………………………… .
2. …………………………… you …………………………… the stove
after you …………………………… cooking?
3. John …………………………… the news before he
…………………………… it in the newspaper.
4. No one …………………………… the party because Andrew
…………………………… to bring the music.
5. By the time the technician …………………………… , my brother
…………………………… the computer.
5 Write questions for the answers below. Pay attention to the words in bold. Use the Present
Simple, Past Simple or Past Perfect Simple.
1.Yes, she has just signed a new contract.
2.I walked to school because I need the exercise.
3.The singer sang two songs.
4.Yes, all the students passed the test.
5.The basketball team won the game last night.
6.They have lived in the house for three years.

6 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple, Present Perfect
Simple or Past Perfect Simple.
1. Larry’s parents …………………………… (give) him money for his
birthday last month. He …………………………… (just buy) a new bicycle
with the money.
2. By the time the train …………………………… (arrive), many people
…………………………… (come) to the station.
3. We …………………………… (sell) all the tickets for the school party
yesterday, but the girls …………………………… (not decorate) the room yet.
4. …………………… Steve …………………… (send) the letter before he
…………………………… (talk) to his boss?
5. Marie …………………………… (not stop) crying since Graham
…………………………… (leave) town.

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7 Complete each sentence according to the meaning of the originalName
sentence. Use the words
in brackets.
1. Next week, I’m meeting my cousin from Canada for the first time.
(never) I .
2. They want to sell the car soon. (yet) They .
3. Did you eat seafood in the past? (ever) Have ?
4. Jan sent her job application yesterday. (already)Jan .
5. The last time Charles saw his sister was a month ago. (for) Charles
.

Vocabulary
1 Choose the answer that best reflects the meaning of the first sentence. Pay attention to the
words
and expressions in bold.
1. Tom shut down his computer.
a. Then he went home.
b. Then he started to write an e-mail.
2. Sherrie is making progress on the project.
a. She has done a lot of work.
b. She is going to start tomorrow.
3. That ring is very valuable.
a. It’s made of plastic.
b. Don’t lose it!
4. Judy is a very considerate person.
a. She often insults her friends.
b. She always cares about her friends.
5. I reminded my brother to wash the dishes.
a. He had forgotten to do them.
b. He had already washed them.
2 Choose the correct answer.
1. The instructions for the camera are very creative / complicated.
2. Why don’t you start up / deal with the car while I lock the front door of
the house?
3. My computer stored information / crashed because of a virus.
4. There was finally a breakthrough / location after years of scientific
research.
5. The group occurred / came up with new ideas to improve the company.
6. This jacket isn’t very practical / long-lasting for the snow. It won’t keep
you dry.
3 Replace the words in bold with the words below.
reliable • global • user-friendly • remind • innovative
1. Is environmental awareness a responsibility that is international?
……………………
2. When you need help, you can always ask Henry. He is someone you can
depend on.
……………………
3. Keep on telling me about the party and I won’t forget to come.
……………………
4. I work for a company which invents new and different products.
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5. Don’t panic! This computer program is easy to understand
Name and use.
……………………

4 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below.

download music • environmentally-friendly • foolproof • out of date • search
engine
no longer • deal with • set on fire • common • efficient • accurate • convenient
1. Most teenagers …………………… instead of buying CDs in a music shop.
2. Don’t buy this shirt. It is …………………… because it’s last year’s fashion.
3. Paper bags are more …………………… than plastic bags.
4. It is quiet in our area because our neighbours …………………… have their
noisy dog.
5. The easiest way to find information on the internet is to use a
…………………… .
6. We have a …………………… plan to surprise Anne on her birthday. She’ll
never guess.
7. The house was accidentally …………………… when the children were playing
with matches.
8. Karen is an …………………… secretary. She makes a list of daily tasks when
she comes to work.
9. The results of the last experiment were more …………………… than the first
experiment.
10. Obesity is a …………………… problem among young people today.
11. The police are trying to …………………… the growing violence at
football games.
12. My flat is in a …………………… place, close to the bus stop and
supermarket.
5 Complete the sentences with a suitable ending. Pay attention to the words and phrases in
bold.
1.Mel has put on a lot of weight because ................................................................................... .
2.I use my laptop to ................................................................................................................... .
3.The students conducted the experiment in order to ............................................................. .
4.The fire spread ....................................................................................................................... .
5.Jean’s latest news is ................................................................................................................ .

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the Future Simple or be going to.
lend • wear • take • not help • rain
1. I …………………………………… the six o’clock train. I’ve already
got a ticket.
2. Take an umbrella. I think it …………………………………… today.
3. I’m angry with Alan – he …………………………………… clean the
house.
4. Hopefully, my parents …………………………………… me the money.
5. Jennifer …………………………………… a pink dress for the wedding.
2 Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the Future Continuous or Future
Perfect Simple.
receive • come • use • sleep • be • finish

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1. I want to borrow your history book tonight. ……………………
Name you
…………………… it?
2. In another 30 minutes, the students ……………………………………
the test.
3. Richard …………………………………… the letter by now.
4. They …………………………………… at nine o’clock, so don’t phone
them.
5. Let’s meet later. I …………………………………… home from work by
then.
6. By the end of summer, the children …………………………………… to
the beach about ten times.
3 Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Use a suitable future tense. There may be
more than one possible answer.
1. We …………………………………… (not buy) a new car next week.
2. The dancers …………………………………… (perform) ten dances by
the end of the performance.
3. James …………………………………… (return) the library books by
tomorrow.
4. …………………… the street lights …………………… (go) on later?
5. …………………… Sandra …………………… (throw away) all her old
clothes?
6. The teacher …………………………………… (make) an announcement
in five minutes.

4 Write sentences with the words following each sentence. Use a suitable future tense. There
may be more than one possible answer.
1. Nick has special plans for the weekend.
in the mountains / he / hike
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2. Zack doesn’t want to leave before he finishes.
complete / by / he / seven o’clock / his homework
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3. The sun is shining and it’s very hot today.
take / a hat / I / sunscreen / and
................................................................................................................................................
4. Kate loves classical music.
her / buy / we / a disc / for / her birthday
................................................................................................................................................
5. Annette is flying to southern Spain on Friday.
lie / on the beach / at this time next week / she
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6. There’s a gymnastics competition at school tomorrow.
win / Toby / probably / first prize
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7. If you want my opinion of the film, ask me next week.
by then / it / I / see
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5 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of
the sentences.
1. Patty will start working on 1st July. (by August)
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2. There’s not much chance of rain tonight. (probably)
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3. My painting class is from 8.00 to 10.00. (at 9.00)
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4. Our flight to London is next week. (fly)
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5. Will you clean your room tonight? (by tomorrow)
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6. I’m not going to stay here during the holiday. (be)
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Vocabulary
1 The following sentences do not make sense. Correct them by replacing each word in bold
with a word
in bold from a different sentence.
1. A muscular person doesn’t like going to big parties.
……………………………
2. Jason is outgoing so it’s hard to convince him to do something he doesn’t
want to do.
……………………………
3. My sister is shy so she can’t reach that shelf. ……………………………
4. It’s hard to predict how she will behave because she’s so adventurous.
……………………………
5. If you enjoy extreme sports, you must be stubborn.
……………………………
6. My brother is very moody because he exercises a lot.
……………………………
7. She makes friends easily because she’s very petite.
……………………………
2 Complete the sentences with the phrases below.
average height • perfect match • good-looking • give it a chance • make friends
• tie the knot
1. Thomas hopes that he will …………………………… at his new school.
2. My sister can’t stop talking about a …………………………… boy she
met yesterday.
3. Rosa doesn’t like her new job but she has decided to
…………………………… .
4. Gina and Mark have decided to …………………………… . They’re
getting married in June.
5. Anthony and Kate broke up last week. I guess they weren’t a
…………………………… .
6. Derek dreams of being a basketball player but he is only
…………………………… .
3 Choose the correct answer.
1. I think that this arrangement / relationship of flowers is lovely.
2. A person that you don’t know very well is a fiancé / an acquaintance.
3. Is there a relative / possibility that it will rain on Saturday?
4. Daniel is busy on Friday night because he has a date / decision with
Fran.
5. Daisy has been on a diet. That’s the reason she is so slim / selfish.
6. You have been so moody / outgoing lately. Is anything wrong?

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4 Name
Replace the words in bold with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary
changes.
break up • get along • keep in touch • claim • doubt • take after
1. I don’t believe anything that Linda tells me. ……………………………
2. They stay in contact by sending e-mail messages.
……………………………
3. The child says that it is true that the lost dog belongs to him.
……………………………
4. The children are very similar to their mother. They all have blond hair
and blue eyes.
……………………………
5. My sister and I don’t have any disagreements.
……………………………
6. They separated after being together for five years.
……………………………
5 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.
single • get to know • fall in love • married • couple • relatives • friendship •
happiness
1. When Bob was 1. …………………………… , he liked to go out to clubs and
restaurants with his friends. Now that he is 2. …………………………… to
Alice, he prefers to spend time with her.
2. I 1. ……………………… with my girlfriend when we were at school. We 2.
……………………… each other while we were studying for our tests in the
library. We have been a 3. …………………… for four years.
3. My 1. …………………………… with my cousins is very important to me.
Although I only meet my 2. …………………………… at family celebrations,
the short time I spend with them gives me a lot of 3. …………………………… .
6 Complete the sentences to show that you have understood the meaning of the words in bold.
Use 1-3 words.
1. Everyone needs a close friend for …………………………… .
2. Jane and Steve are engaged and are soon going to
…………………………… .
3. The business partners couldn’t work out their problems so they
…………………………… .
4. Have you read the latest research about …………………………… ?
5. I gave the police a description of …………………………… .

Grammar
1 Choose the correct answer.
1. Simon … leave at eight o’clock because he has to catch the train.
a. might b. must c. may
2. You … help your sister in the kitchen. Mum wants you to do it.
a. may b. can c. ought to
3. In the past, people … travel long distances quickly.
a. couldn’t b. shouldn’t c. didn’t have to
4. … I close the window? I’m cold.
a. Must b. May c. Should
5. The doctor says that Bram … go to school. The other children will get ill.
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a. mustn’t b. might not c.
Name couldn’t
6. Oliver … speak French, English and Spanish.
a. ought to b. must c. can
2 Rewrite the sentences. Replace the words in bold with a suitable modal.
1. My grandfather isn’t able to hear well.
................................................................................................................................................
2. You aren’t allowed to wear flip-flops in the gym.
................................................................................................................................................
3. I have to finish this project today.
................................................................................................................................................
4. Jennifer is allowed to stay out until midnight.
................................................................................................................................................
5. I think it’s a good idea that we finish our homework early.
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3 Complete the sentences about Thomas with the modal perfects below.
could have • should not have • must have • might not have • should have
1. Thomas didn’t come to the meeting. He ……………………………
forgotten about it.
2. I …………………………… reminded him about it, but I decided not to.
3. The boss …………………………… called Thomas at the start of the
meeting, but he didn’t have time.
4. Thomas …………………………… written the date in his work diary.
Maybe that’s why he forgot.
5. Thomas has missed meetings in the past. He ……………………………
done it again!
4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Add a modal or
modal perfect.
1. The dog made a mess on the floor. You
…………………………………… (take) him for a walk.
2. I feel ill. …………………… I …………………………… (leave) the
classroom?
3. The neighbours aren’t at home. I’m not sure, but they
…………………………………… (go) away for the weekend.
4. My leg is broken. I …………………………………… (play) football.
5. Donna didn’t come to the party last night. She
…………………………………… (forgot) it was Jack’s birthday.
5 Choose the correct answer.
1. Eric woke up late on Saturday morning. He 1. must have / should have /
could have set the alarm clock because he had plans. He had promised to help
Charlie repair his bicycle. Eric is very good with his hands and he 2. can / should
/ must repair anything that’s broken. But Eric is very lazy. His friends know that
you 3. might / can / must be patient if you want him to help you.
2. The children 1. must have / should have / couldn’t have eaten all the cake. I
have nothing to offer my guests tonight! I 2. could / mustn’t / don’t have to call
my husband and ask him to buy a cake at the supermarket, but I know that I 3.
shouldn’t / couldn’t / might not phone him when he’s in a meeting.
6 Complete the sentences without changing the meaning of the original sentences. Use a modal

or modal perfect.
1. I regret saying the things I did about Sam.
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Name
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2. Would it be OK if I used the car tonight?Can ?
3. I’m sure John is upset about his dog.John .
4. It’s possible she heard the news.She .
5. There’s a possibility of rain tonight. It .
6. There’s no chance that he knew of our plans.He .

Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct answer to show you have understood the meaning of the words in
bold.
1. She’s out of work now.
a. She left at 5 o’clock.
b. She hasn’t got a job.
2. I didn’t recognise Paula.
a. She’s cut her hair.
b. She was sitting at the back of the class.
3. Lori was upset when she saw her test mark.
a. She got a low score.
b. She did very well.
4. I’m going to exchange the belt my parents gave me.
a. I’ll give it to a charity shop.
b. I want a black one instead.
2 Complete the sentences with the words below and the correct form of make or do.
plans • money • my best • an appointment • the shopping • a favour
1. She …………………… some …………………… last summer, but not
enough to buy a car.
2. He forgot to buy eggs when he …………………………… .
3. I promise that I …………………………… to be there on time tomorrow.
4. There’s no need to …………………………… at the clinic.
5. I …………………… any …………………… for the weekend yet.
6. Amy …………………… me …………………… and helped me paint
my room.
3 Match A to B to form sentences.
A B
1. I can’t afford …… a. to see if they’re the right size.
2. Try them on …… b. these shoes. They’re expensive.
3. I don’t earn …… c. so I’ll look for something
cheaper.
4. These don’t fit …… d. enough money to go abroad
every year.
5. These cost a fortune, …… e. very well. I need a bigger size.

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4 Complete the passages with the words and phrases below. Name
SHOPPING IN THE CITY
sensible • the latest styles • brand names • outstanding
The best place to shop for 1. …………………………… is Clothing Warehouse. It
sells all the well-known 2. …………………………… at incredibly low prices, and
have the most
3.
…………………………… selection of sizes for everyone. You’ll find everything
here from 4. …………………………… coats to party clothes.
second-hand • appreciate • brand-new • bargains • discounts • customers
For real 5. …………………………… on new laptops and cameras, go to J&H
Electronics.
6.
…………………………… from all over the country 7. ……………………………
the expert advice they get at J&H. In addition to 8. ……………………………
merchandise, J&H also sells 9. …………………………… items at huge 10.
…………………………… .

5 The following sentences do not make sense. Correct them by replacing each word in bold
with a word
in bold from a different sentence.
1. That shop doesn’t put a luxury item on anything – because everything is
£2! ……………………………
2. This isn’t a rip-off. It’s a necessity. ……………………………
3. These were on sale ten years ago, but now they’re trendy again.
……………………………
4. That concert was a price tag! It was expensive and the band was terrible!
……………………………
5. We paid £5 for these instead of £10! I’m happy they were out of fashion.
……………………………
6 Complete the sentences with a suitable word to show that you have understood the meaning
of the words in bold.
1. A …………………………… is a useful gift.
2. It usually makes us feel …………………………… when someone
ignores us.
3. A talented person does something …………………………… .
4. People often pay …………………………… for a status symbol.
5. A customer …………………………… something in a shop.

Grammar
1 Match A to B to form sentences.
A B
1. Unless we go to the shops today, …… a. we wouldn’t get a
special discount.
2. We would be upset …… b. we’ll miss the year-end
sales.
3. We wouldn’t buy these today …… c. if they weren’t a good
deal.
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4. If we didn’t work in the shop, …… d. you
Namewon’t get the
special discount.
5. If you don’t work here for at least 20 hours a week, …… e. as soon
as they hear there’s a sale.
6. People will come to the shop …… f. if we missed the end-
of-year sales.
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the first
conditional,
second conditional or a time clause.
1. Jack …………………………… (be) disappointed if he isn’t in the team.
2. I …………………………… (not go) to see that film if I were you. It’s
not very good.
3. Unless Jane …………………………… (get) here soon, she’ll miss the
beginning of the show.
4. I …………………………… (not ask) for his help unless I really needed
it.
5. She …………………………… (not sleep) well if she has coffee now.
6. They would call us if they …………………………… (have) time to see
us.
7. I won’t call him until he …………………………… (apologise) to me.
3 Choose the correct continuation.
1. I wouldn’t have come late if I had remembered that this was a surprise
party.
a. I’m so glad I arrived on time.
b. I’m so sorry I was late.
2. Jeff would have paid for our lunch if we had let him.
a. It was nice of him to treat us to a meal.
b. We didn’t want him to pay for the meal.
3. She wouldn’t have seen the film if we hadn’t recommended it.
a. She enjoyed it, actually.
b. It’s a pity she didn’t go to see it.
4 Complete each sentence according to the meaning of the original sentences. Use the third
conditional.
1. I forgot my camera, so I didn’t take any photos.
If I …………………………………… my camera, I
…………………………………… some photos.
2. It snowed last weekend, so we went snowboarding.
We …………………………………… snowboarding if it
…………………………………… .
3. I didn’t answer the phone because I didn’t hear it ring.
If I …………………………………… the phone ring, I
…………………………………… it.
5 Complete the sentences so they logically follow each original sentence. Use the words in
brackets and the first, second or third conditional.
1. I didn’t feel well yesterday, but I went to school.If there .
(not be / an exam / I / not go)
2. I’m sure William is waiting to hear from you.If I ..
(be you / I / write / to him / today)
3. Dan hasn’t exercised enough lately.In my opinion, he .
(have / more energy / if / he / exercise / more often)
6 Complete the e-mail with the verbs in brackets. Use the first, second or third conditional.
Dear Aunt Lucy,
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Thanks for the bag you sent for my birthday. I love it! How didName
you know what I
wanted? If you
1.
…………………………… (give) me money, I 2. ……………………………
(buy) the same thing!
On Saturday night, my best friend is having a big party for me. If everybody 3.
………………………… (come), I think there 4. …………………………… (be)
about 50 people! Mum agreed to make the
cake – she makes the best chocolate cake in the world! If I 5.
…………………………… (be) you, I
6.
…………………………… (try) to be here on Saturday night – it’s going to be
great!
Thanks again for the wonderful gift!
Love,
Joni

Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct answer.
1. Andrew is … to win the race.
a. clever b. determined c. realistic
2. We didn’t enjoy the party. It was very … .
a. disappointing b. entertaining c. breathtaking
3. What a wonderful film! That’s why it’s a … .
a. let-down b. waste of time c. box-office hit
2 Complete the sentences with the words below. Make any necessary changes.
leader • star • take pride in • release • right
1. You don’t have the …………………… to tell me what to do.
2. It’s important to …………………… your work.
3. I don’t remember the name of the actress who …………………… in the
film.
4. The …………………… of the group asked everyone to come early to
the next meeting.
5. When Shelley …………………… the dog, it ran away from the house.
3 The following sentences do not make sense. Rewrite the sentences without changing the
word in bold.
1. We were relaxed while watching the gory film.
................................................................................................................................................
2. The speaker was so dull that everyone in the audience couldn’t stop
laughing.
................................................................................................................................................
3. I didn’t understand the film because the subtitles were difficult to hear.
................................................................................................................................................
4. The play is worth seeing so don’t waste your money.
................................................................................................................................................
5. John has always been independent and prefers to work in a group.
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4 Name
Replace the words in bold with the words and phrases below. There are more words than
you need.
make it to • viewers • cast • impossible • unhappy • original • unnecessary •
hilarious • strength
1. You asked me to do something that is not able to be done.
……………………
2. Mother says that washing the car is not needed because it is going to
rain. ……………………
3. The newspaper says that our team will get a place in the finals.
……………………
4. The actors in the play practised for four months before the play opened.
……………………
5. This television programme is very funny. ……………………
6. The audience didn’t enjoy the film and many left in the middle.
……………………
7. They are sad about the news you gave them. ……………………
5 Match A to B to form logical sentences.
A B
1. The tour guide led the group …… a. because I left my lunch at home
2. The critics hated the film …… b. if you know it’s going to rain.
3. It is ridiculous to plan a picnic …… c. that the audience clapped for
ten minutes.
4. There was a minority of pupils …… d. through the streets of Paris.
5. I need to share your food …… e. because it was long and boring.
6. He gave such a wonderful performance …… f. who didn’t want to volunteer.
6 Complete the sentences with the words below.
based on • disadvantage • event • success • plot • disappointing
1. Hardly anyone came to the …………………… . It was
…………………… because we had worked so hard.
2. The …………………… of this book is very confusing. I don’t think that
there will be a film …………………… the book in the future.
3. One …………………… of being very tall is that I have very little
…………………… in finding clothes that fit.

Grammar
1 Choose the correct answer.
You probably hate it when you 1. tell / are told the ending of a film you 2. haven’t
seen /
haven’t been seen yet. This makes most people angry because they feel that a film
3.
can enjoy /
can be enjoyed only if the viewer 4. doesn’t know / isn’t known the plot.
However, it 5. has proved / has been proved in recent studies that this is not true.
In one study, a group of readers read a murder story after they 6. had told / had
been told how it ended. Another group 7. gave / was given the story without
knowing the ending. Surprisingly, the first group of readers actually 8. enjoyed /
was enjoyed the story more. This may be because they 9. didn’t force / weren’t

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Name
forced to concentrate on understanding the plot, so they could relax more while
they
10.
were reading / were being read. This may be the reason that people find
pleasure in seeing films they like several times.
2 Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1. The students complained because they
…………………………………… (give) just ten minutes to complete the
exercise.
2. Bart’s car …………………………………… (repair) by the mechanic
right now.
3. …………………… the window …………………… (break) by the boy
next door yesterday?
4. Your homework …………………………………… (should finish)
before you go to bed.
5. The toys …………………………………… (put away) before the guests
arrived.
3 Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Omit the agent when possible.
1. Has he told Emily the reason for the argument?
................................................................................................................................................
2. Someone put the photos on Facebook.
................................................................................................................................................
3. She won’t teach Chapter 4 in class next week.
................................................................................................................................................
4. These men didn’t steal the jewels.
................................................................................................................................................
5. Our chef makes delicious meals.
................................................................................................................................................

4 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the causative form.
1. We don’t have time to paint the room. We …………………………… it
…………………………… (decorate) by professionals.
2. I …………………………… the shopping ……………………………
(deliver) because it was very heavy.
3. Robert can’t answer the phone now. He …………………………… his
hair …………………………… (cut).
4. Debra was unhappy with the skirt she bought, so she
…………………………… her money …………………………… (refund).
5. My friends are staying with me this week because they
…………………………… their house …………………………… (paint).
5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the active or
passive.
1. The airport …………………………… (close) because of the
snowstorm. People …………………………… (wait) in the terminal for hours.
2. Ron always …………………………… (lose) three or four umbrellas
every winter. Last week, his umbrella …………………………… (leave) on the
train.
3. The girls …………………………… (not understand) why the shop
…………………………… (not open) at nine o’clock yesterday.
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4. Name(save) until eight
Your seats at the restaurant ……………………………
o’clock. After that, anyone …………………………… (can take) them.
5. How …………………… Jason …………………………… (pay) his rent
now that he is out of work? His rent …………………………… (pay) by his
parents.
6. Janet …………………………… (study) Chinese at college this year.
Chinese …………………………… (teach) all over the world now.
7. The protesters …………………………… (stand) in the middle of the
road when they …………………………… (attack) by police dogs.
8. I …………………………… (collect) money for charity next week. It
…………………………… (give) to the poor the following week.

Vocabulary
1 Circle the word or phrase that does not belong.
1. raise money • drop out • charity • donate
2. support a cause • take action • charge • protest
3. slums • crime • violence • marriage
4. queue • inequality • ignorance • hunger
2 Complete the sentences by adding a suitable suffix to the words below.
peace • use • harm • thought • care
1. The nicotine in cigarettes is a …………………………… substance that
destroys your health.
2. It’s so …………………………… here. It’s a great place to relax.
3. Ellen is a …………………………… driver who does not pay attention
to the road signs.
4. My friends from London called to wish me happy birthday. What
…………………………… people!
5. My computer is so slow that it is …………………………… to me.
3 Replace the words in bold with the words below. Make any necessary changes.
alone • elderly • spot • make sure • drop out • worthless
1. Stop here. I’ve just seen the house we are looking for.
……………………………
2. This necklace is made of plastic. It has no value.
……………………………
3. The old people need help in their daily lives. ……………………………
4. Did you check that we turned off the lights before we left the house?
……………………………
5. Carrie wants to share her flat. She doesn’t want to live by herself.
……………………………
6. He didn’t finish the race because he wasn’t feeling well.
……………………………
4 Match A to B to form sentences.
A B
1. Sam decided to move …… a. that they will find the
murderer.
2. My company’s prejudice against women …… b. and we will have to use our
car to get to work.
3. Grandad helped my little brother overcome …… c. has kept me
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from getting a better position. Name
4. The police are hopeful …… d. because he had noisy
neighbours.
5. The bus drivers may go on strike …… e. his fear of the dark.
5 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.
drugs • rent • successful • end up • unemployment • demonstrations
volunteer • jobless • poverty • sign a petition
1. Although Jeffrey studied to be an engineer, he …………………… teaching
maths.
2. My brother …………………… a room near the university last year.
3. Janet dreams of being a …………………… model and earning a lot of money.
4. …………………… among young people is the government’s biggest problem,
so it is helping to create new jobs.
5. My best friend wants to …………………… in Africa for a year before she goes
to university.
6. The news on television showed the workers’ …………………… against low
wages.
7. We heard a lecture about the dangers of taking …………………… .
8. Last week, I …………………… for a law to protect animals in our city.
9. There are many places where people live in …………………… and the
governments do nothing about it.
10. Andrew was …………………… for six months before he began working here.

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Name
Grammar
1 Rewrite the sentences in reported speech. Make any necessary changes.
1. “Jim hasn’t visited me for a long time.”
...........................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................Tony said that
......................................................................................................................................................... .
2. “The party will begin at eight o’clock.”
...........................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................The girls said that
......................................................................................................................................................... .
3. “Open your books, please!”
...........................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................The teacher told the students
......................................................................................................................................................... .
4. “The biscuits are baking in the oven.”
...........................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................Mum said that
......................................................................................................................................................... .
5. “Let’s ask Matt to bring a pizza.”
...........................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................Karen suggested
......................................................................................................................................................... .
6. “My family has already been to Paris.”
...........................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................The man told the travel agent that
......................................................................................................................................................... .
2 Rewrite the questions in reported speech.
1. “Is Mark buying a new car?” Sara asked.
................................................................................................................................................
2. “Has the water boiled?” Clive asked.
................................................................................................................................................
3. “What do you want to order?” the waitress enquired.
................................................................................................................................................
4. “Why must they go to bed so early?” Aunt Ruby asked.
................................................................................................................................................
5. “Will the concert start on time?” Peter wanted to know.
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3 Name
Complete the sentences with the correct verbs and reported speech. Make any necessary
changes.
1. “I’m the best student in the class,” Bob said.
...........................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................Bob boasted / reminded
......................................................................................................................................................... .
2. “The neighbours made a lot of noise,” Janice said.
...........................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................Janice complained / admitted
......................................................................................................................................................... .
3. “Don’t use my computer!” the boss said to her secretary.
...........................................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................The boss warned / suggested
......................................................................................................................................................... .
4. “Where is everybody?” Mum asked.
...........................................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................Mum wondered / promised
......................................................................................................................................................... .
5. “Please buy a newspaper,” Guy said to Daniel.
...........................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................Guy asked / threatened
......................................................................................................................................................... .
6. “I will punish you the next time you are late.”
...........................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................Dad threatened / ordered
......................................................................................................................................................... .
7. “We didn’t invite Larry to the meeting.”
...........................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................The girls boasted / admitted
......................................................................................................................................................... .
4 Write the sentences in reported speech using the words given. Make any necessary
changes.
1. The hotel clerk / say / the bellboy / take / suitcases / later
................................................................................................................................................
2. The officer / order / the people / leave / the building / immediately
................................................................................................................................................
3. William / suggest / try / the new Chinese restaurant
................................................................................................................................................
4. The police / want to know / we / notice / anything suspicious
................................................................................................................................................

Vocabulary
1 Complete the sentences with the words below. Make any necessary changes.
wall • insulting • profile • block • application • inbox • password • remove
1. Facebook is …………………………… in some countries.
2. When I came home from my holiday, my ……………………………
was full of messages.
3. Jeff didn’t put any personal information in his
…………………………… .
4. I’ve just posted some photos on my …………………………… .

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5. Experts recommend that you change your ……………………………
Name
from time to time.
6. What …………………………… do I need to play this game on the
computer?
7. Nan asked us to …………………………… our dirty shoes from the
kitchen.
8. I want to apologise for my …………………………… comment.
2 Complete the sentences with a suitable ending. Use 1-3 words. Pay attention to the words
in bold.
1. It’s confidential so don’t …………………………… .
2. I will ask for permission to …………………………… .
3. He looked at my qualifications before he decided to
…………………………… .
4. The music is really annoying. Could you please
…………………………… ?
5. He couldn’t become a registered user because he was too
…………………………… .
6. It was an embarrassing moment which I want to
…………………………… .
7. He doesn’t want to take part in the game. He just wants to
…………………………… .
8. You can post these photos of me because they aren’t
…………………………… .
3 Complete the sentences with against, down, up or out. One preposition can be used more
than once.
1. Ben may turn …………………………… his best friend when he hears
what happened.
2. I was surprised that my house key turned ……………………………
after I had lost it last week.
3. We expect lots of people to turn …………………………… for the
festival tomorrow.
4. The day turned …………………………… to be sunny even though it
rained in the morning.
5. Claudia turned …………………………… Tom’s proposal.

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4 Name
Replace the word in bold with the words below. Make any necessary changes.
rude • criticise • access • truthful • update • embarrassed
1. The teacher punished the student for saying something that was not
polite. ……………………………
2. The company gave the latest information to their customers about the
winter sales. ……………………………
3. Can you find his personal details on this website?
……………………………
4. We believe Sharon because she’s honest. ……………………………
5. The doctor said something bad about the amount of junk food that I eat.
…………………………
6. The singer felt uncomfortable when he forgot the words to the song.
……………………………
5 Complete the mini-dialogues with the words and phrases below.
invasion of privacy • account • log in • request • distracting • privacy settings
1. A: Are you on any social networking sites?
B: No, I think they’re an …………………………… .
A: Don’t worry, the …………………………… on many sites are
very good.
2. A: Why did you put in a …………………………… to move to a
different office?
B: The other worker listens to the radio and I find it very
…………………………… .
3. A: I want to check my bank …………………………… online, but I
don’t know how.
B: I’ll help you …………………………… to the bank site.

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Name
Grammar
1 Choose the correct relative pronoun.
1. They chose the ice cream … had nuts in it.
a. who b. which c. where
2. That’s the house … I grew up.
a. where b. that c. when
3. The reporter … wrote this article is Chinese.
a. whose b. who c. which
4. Did you see a film … had a happy ending?
a. who b. whose c. that
5. That’s the man … son won the race.
a. whose b. where c. which
6. I don’t remember the days … the Internet didn’t exist.
a. which b. when c. where
2 Add a relative pronoun and match A to B to make sentences. There may be more than one
possible answer.
A
1. Do you remember the night ……………………………
2. The postman is looking for a family ……………………………
3. The girl ……………………………
4. I finally bought a car ……………………………
5. The phone book is on the shelf ……………………………
6. The box ……………………………
B
…… a. the telephone is.
…… b. was large enough for the whole family.
…… c. contains the glasses is very heavy.
…… d. we went on our first date?
…… e. left early didn’t feel well.
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3 Complete each sentence with a suitable relative pronoun. There mayName
be more than one
possible answer. Tick the sentences in which the relative pronoun can be omitted.
…… 1. The cake …………………… Paula baked is delicious.
…… 2. The only time she asked for help was …………………… she didn’t do
her homework.
…… 3. I don’t like the neighbours …………………… dogs make a noise all
night.
…… 4. The bus stop …………………… I wait every morning is at the corner.
…… 5. Look for the note …………………… Mum left us.
…… 6. The man …………………… Chris introduced us to is a professor at my
university.
4 Combine the sentences using the relative pronoun in brackets. Make any necessary
changes.
1. Amy wants to see the photo album. It has pictures of our trip to France.
(which)
................................................................................................................................................
2. This is my friend Sam. He knows how to windsurf. (who)
................................................................................................................................................
3. Have you been to the restaurant? The waiters sing there. (where)
................................................................................................................................................
4. Jim is good at maths. His father is an engineer. (whose)
................................................................................................................................................
5. The test was on Tuesday. I was ill that day. (when)
................................................................................................................................................
5 Combine the sentences with non-defining relative clauses. Use the relative pronoun in
brackets and add any necessary commas.
1. Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world. It is in Japan. (which)
................................................................................................................................................
2. The head teacher is popular with the students. He visited my class last
week. (who)
................................................................................................................................................
3. Jack is still in hospital after the accident. His car was hit. (whose)
................................................................................................................................................
4. My computer isn’t new. It’s been fixed twice. (which)
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6 Name
Combine the sentences using a suitable relative pronoun. Make any necessary changes.
1. The photos were put in an album. You sent them to me.
................................................................................................................................................
2. Our tour guide is very knowledgeable. He is taking us to the Acropolis.
................................................................................................................................................
3. Easter is a special time. We have a big family meal then.
................................................................................................................................................
4. The driver drove fast on the motorway. He had just got his licence.
................................................................................................................................................
5. This part of the city is dangerous at night. I never go there.
................................................................................................................................................

Vocabulary
1 Complete the passage with the words below. There are more words than you need.
acceptable • make time • hectic • lifestyles • accomplish • leisure time • grow up

open-minded • on time • impolite • intolerant • custom • from time to time •

beliefs
In recent times, due to changes in our 1. …………………………… , people often
do things at
work that used to be done at home. For example, in the past it was the 2.
……………………………
to have breakfast with the family before work. Today, however, many people don’t
3.
…………………………… for this, instead buying breakfast outside and eating it
at the office. It was once considered 4. …………………………… to put on make-
up in public, but today it seems perfectly 5. …………………………… for women
to do this on the train on the way to work. Other activities that were once saved for
6.
…………………………… , such as exercise, are now done at work, and many
bosses are quite 7. …………………………… about workers going for a jog in the
middle of the day. In short, people are trying to 8. …………………………… more,
in less time, than in the past. All this action makes life rather 9.
…………………………… , so we should remember that we need to stop and relax
10.
…………………………… .
2 The second sentence in each pair is illogical. Change it to show that you understand the
meaning of the words in bold.
1. I saw a stranger in the street. I recognised him immediately.
................................................................................................................................................
2. It’s nearly sunrise. It’s going to be dark soon.
................................................................................................................................................
3. His behaviour was offensive. Everyone thanked him.
................................................................................................................................................
4. She’s living with her parents for the time being. She hopes to stay there
permanently.
................................................................................................................................................
5. I was disappointed by the book. It was better than I had expected.
................................................................................................................................................
6. Watching that film was a waste of time. I enjoyed every minute of it.

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3 Choose TWO possible answers to complete each sentence. Name
1. It takes time to … .
a. do research b. turn on a TV c.
organise a party d. smile
2. A driver should keep his eyes on … .
a. the clock b. the other cars c. his
mobile phone d. the road
3. Teens like to hang out … .
a. at the shopping centre b. in the
park c. at school d. at the airport
4. You could consider a career as … .
a. an adult b. a student c. a
chef d. a doctor
5. Special occasions include … .
a. weekdays b. birthdays c.
holidays d. school days
4 Replace the words in bold with the words of similar meaning below.
schedule • pastime • offend • anxious • guest • site • rise • good manners
1. Our visitor was late for dinner. ……………………
2. I’ll look at my timetable to see when we can meet. ……………………
3. I always get nervous and worried before exams. ……………………
4. The temperature is expected to get higher tomorrow. ……………………
5. What hobby do you enjoy? ……………………
6. It’s considered polite to stand up when someone enters the room.
……………………
7. This is the location where the battle took place. ……………………
8. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to insult you. ……………………
5 Complete the sentences with a suitable word. There may be more than one possible
answer.
1. If you take your time doing something, you do it …………………… .
2. If you have a good time at a party, you …………………… the party.
3. A misconception is an idea that is …………………… .
4. You might get culture shock in a foreign …………………… .
5. It is a tradition to celebrate …………………… .
6. We can see the sunset in the …………………… .

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Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the modals and modal perfects below and the correct form of
the verbs in brackets.
don’t have to • must • should have • may • could have • might not have
1. You …………………………… (go) in to see the doctor now. He’s not
busy.
2. Why didn’t you tell us you had a problem? We
…………………………… (help) you.
3. Karin hasn’t replied to my letter. She ……………………………
(receive) it yet.
4. We …………………………… (leave) now. Let’s rest a while longer.
5. Steve’s lucky. It …………………………… (be) wonderful to have such
a lovely home.
6. There’s not enough to eat. I …………………………… (make) more
soup.
2 Complete the sentences with a suitable ending using a conditional or a time clause.
1 .If my flat weren’t so small, ......................................................................................................... .
2. As soon as our guests arrive, ....................................................................................................... .
3. Unless you apologise now, .......................................................................................................... .
4. You wouldn’t have broken the vase ............................................................................................ .
5. I would tell you the answer ......................................................................................................... .
6. In Japan, people bow .................................................................................................................. .
7. Someone might buy your car ...................................................................................................... .
8 .If I hadn’t seen your message, .................................................................................................... .
3 Complete the sentences. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences.
1. Someone gave me an invitation to the party.
...........................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................I
......................................................................................................................................................... .
2. Jack will bring the latest report to the meeting.
...........................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................The latest report
......................................................................................................................................................... .
3. They haven’t prepared dinner.
...........................................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................Dinner
......................................................................................................................................................... .
4. A technician can fix the fridge.
...........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................The fridge
......................................................................................................................................................... .
5. The hairdresser is cutting Linda’s hair.
...........................................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................Linda’s hair
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4 Complete the sentences in reported speech. Make any necessaryName
changes.
1. “I have eaten all the chocolate cake,” Bob admitted.
...........................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................Bob admitted
......................................................................................................................................................... .
2. “When are you going to finish?” Carol wanted to know.
...........................................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................Carol wanted to know
......................................................................................................................................................... .
3. “Cover the baby,” Mum told me.
...........................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................Mum told me
......................................................................................................................................................... .
4. “The heater doesn’t work,” the girls complained.
...........................................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................The girls complained
......................................................................................................................................................... .
5. “Let’s surprise Julia,” suggested Nick.
...........................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................Nick suggested
......................................................................................................................................................... .
5 Combine the sentences using relative clauses. Make any necessary changes.
1. You should talk to Jamie. His brother took this course last year.
................................................................................................................................................
2. We took a tour of Cornwall. My mother lived there as a little girl.
................................................................................................................................................
3. The girl is a friend of Roger’s. I want you to meet her.
................................................................................................................................................
4. The computer is very slow. I just bought it.
................................................................................................................................................
5. We’ll lose an hour’s sleep on 25th March. We change the clocks to
summer time then.
................................................................................................................................................
6 Complete the passage with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Fairies are a mythical people that 1. …………………… (be) a part of Irish culture
for centuries.
The Irish 2. …………………… (believe) that fairies live in certain trees or bushes.
If you
3.
…………………… (disturb) the fairies, they say, you will bring bad luck upon
yourself. For this reason, trees 4. …………………… (can see) in Ireland in places
where they 5. …………………… (would cut down) in another country, such as the
middle of farmers’ fields. Back in 1999, work
on a multi-million-pound motorway was stopped after workers 6.
…………………… (tell) to cut
down a tree. The men said that they 7. …………………… (not touch) the tree,
adding that it
8.
…………………… (be) a very famous meeting place for fairies. Because of
public support for the tree, the road 9. …………………… (move) so as not to
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10.
…………………… (have to) sign a contract promising to Name
protect the tree.

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